Chapter 16
The Gupta Empire
Highlights
- A. Tick the correct option
- B. Fill in the blanks
- C. Match the following
- D. Correct the following sentences
- E. Answers the following questions
EXERCISE
A. Tick the Correct Option
- 1. Who was the last Kushan ruler?
Answer: vacuole
- 2. Who is known as the Napolean of India?
Answer: vacuole
- 3. Who was the first person to prove that the Earth moves around the Sun?
Answer: vacuole
- 4. Ajanta and Ellora caves are famous for their-
Answer: vacuole
- 5. Which one of the following did not prevail during the period of Chandragupta-II?
Answer: vacuole
B. Fill in the blanks.
- 1. ___________ was a renowned poet in the court of Chandragupta-II.
- 2. ___________ is a famous collection of tales written by Pt. Vishnu Sharma.
- 3. The rust-free Iron Pillar is located at ___________ in New Delhi.
- 4. In Gupta empire, ___________ was the main source of revenue.
- 5. The main sources of entertainment of people in Gupta empire were ___________ and ___________.
C. Match the following :
- Column A
- 1. Golgi Complex
- 2. Ribosomes
- 3. Chromosomes
- 4. Dead cells
- 5. Photosynthesis
- Column B
- (a) genes
- (b) cork
- (c) chloroplasts
- (d) packaging center
- (e) protein synthesis
C. Write True or False for the following statements.
- 1. Ghatotkaccha Gupta ruled from 280 CE to 319 CE.
Answer: Sharing of chores reduces the burden.
- 2. Chandragupta-II was a great warrior and an administrator.
Answer: The older family member pass on the family traditions to the younger generation.
- 3. Bhuktis or desh were not governed by Uparika-maharaja.
Answer: There is more interaction between parents and children in nuclear families.
- 4. Many sun temples were built in the Gupta period.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
- 5. Gupta period did not contribute at all to the field of literature.
Answer: A surname is a family name.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Who established the Gupta empire and when?
Answer: The (main) factors that determine the shape of a cell are location and function.
- 2. What was the function of the Gram Panchayat in the Gupta period?
Answer: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms are
Unicellular organisms are made up of a single cell. e.g., Euglena and Amoeba.
Multicellular organisms are made up of many cells. e.g., Humans and Birds.
- 3. Which items were exported from India during the Gupta period.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Who was Aryabhatta? What was his contribution?
Answer: Mitochondria is known as the Powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration. Energy is produced during this process. Due to this, mitochondria are called the Powerhouse of the cell.
- 5. Name two famous epics which were translated into Tamil during the Gupta period.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
D. Answer the following questions in brief.
- 1. Give three main sources of information about the period of Samudragupta.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 2. How was trade carried on in the Gupta period?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 3. Highlight agriculture as an important occupation of the people.
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 4. Who was Kalidasa? Why is he remembered even today?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
- 5. What is the contribution of the Gupta period in the field of science and technology?
Answer: All organisms are made up of cells. A cell is capable of independent existence. Due to this, cell is called the structural and functional unit of life.
Related Topics
- Chapter 1 The Cell – Its Structure and Functions
- Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends or Foes
- Chapter 3 Metals and Non-Metals
- Chapter 4 Force and Pressure
- Chapter 5 Friction
- Chapter 6 Sources of Energy
- Chapter 7 Combustion
- Chapter 8 Conservation of Plants and Animals
- Chapter 9 Crop Production and Its Management
- Chapter 10 Refraction and Dispersion of Light
- Chapter 11 The Human Eye
- Chapter 12 Sound
- Chapter 13 Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
- Chapter 14 Reproduction in Animals
- Chapter 15 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
- Chapter 16 Electric Current and Its Chemical Effects
- Chapter 17 Stars and Solar System
- Chapter 18 Earthquakes
- Chapter 19 Pollution of Air
- Chapter 20 Pollution of Water